15/10/2025
Reasoning about “TRIPOD POSITIONING” in earthquake:
- Being on knees (or partly upright) with upper body leaning forward, arms braced (on knees, floor, or some support)
- Possibly giving more readiness to move, maintain balance, or brace oneself.
Possible advantages of a tripod posture:
1. Stability / readiness
- If you brace on your arms or knees, you might resist being knocked over more effectively.
- It might allow you to adjust or move slightly if needed, especially if your “shelter” (table, etc.) shifts.
2. Faster head protection / ability to react
- Because you’re not fully down flat, you might be able to raise your arms more quickly to shield your head/neck if sudden debris falls.
- You might more easily “hold on” to a shelter or object, because your arms are already in a partial bracing posture.
3. Better at moderating injury from falling objects above you
- If the impact is more lateral (sideways movement), a more upright posture might let you skew or angle your body, possibly avoiding direct vertical load.
- If the object that falls is not directly vertical, having more mobility might help you avoid being crushed.
